1)      Focus its efforts on the following quality of life desired results for the Latino and Puerto Rican population of the state:

a)      That all members of the Latino and Puerto Rican population of the state are healthy;

 

b)      That all members of the Latino and Puerto Rican population are safe;

 

c)      That all members of the Latino and Puerto Rican population of the state achieve educational success;

 

d)     That all members of the Latino and Puerto Rican population of the state are economically self-sufficient; and

 

e)      That all members of the Latino and Puerto Rican population of the state are free from discrimination.

The commission shall meet regularly to review matters pertaining to the achievement of the desired results described in subparagraphs a) to e), inclusive, of this subdivision and, not later than January first, annually, shall submit a status report concerning such desired results to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of appropriations.  The commission shall develop:

i)        appropriate population-level indicators of the state's progress in achieving such desired results, and

 

ii)      strategies that are intended to improve progress on such indicators through a process that is inclusive of all relevant partners, including, but not limited to, state and local government agencies, the faith community, the business sector, nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups and philanthropic organizations;

2)      Make recommendations to the General Assembly and the Governor for new or enhanced policies, programs and services that will foster progress in achieving the desired results described in subdivision 1) of this subsection;

3)      Review and comment on any proposed state legislation or recommendations that may affect the Latino and Puerto Rican population of the state and provide copies of any such comments to members of the General Assembly;

4)      Advise the General Assembly and Governor concerning the coordination and administration of state programs that affect the Latino and Puerto Rican population of the state;

5)      Gather and maintain current information regarding the Latino and Puerto Rican population of the state that can be used to better understand the status, condition and contributions of such Latino and Puerto Rican population. Such information shall be included in the annual report described in subsection (d) of this section and shall be made available to legislators and other interested parties upon request;

6)      Maintain a liaison between the Latino and Puerto Rican population of the state and government agencies, including the General Assembly; and

7)      Conduct educational and outreach activities intended to raise awareness of critical issues for the Latino and Puerto Rican population of the state.

Source: Public Act 09-07 (i.e., HB No. 7007 as adopted 10/2/2009)